- The list below includes 224 free or cheap things to do in or near San Diego, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Bus Tours and Movie Theaters.
- From Fort Rosecrans Cemetery to Torrey Pines State Reserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Diego and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Santee.
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Up to 10 players find clues, think logically, solve brainteasers, and act quickly to solve puzzles and achieve “freedom” in an hour
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12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019
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At the Water Conservation Garden, guests will be able to visit a butterfly pavilion, a meadow exhibit, a white garden, and an exhibit that features seven different types of turf. The location also offers self-guided visit tours, private guided tours, and special access tours.
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Located along the San Diego River, Mast Park is situated on 26 acres and features open green space along with walking trails. The park also offers basketball and volleyball courts, a children's playground, picnic areas and a dog park.
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With views from of its cliffs out over the Pacific Ocean, Black's Beach is a place for surfing, campfires, walking, and playing in the sea. Sand volleyball courts and nets are set up for visitors to enjoy.
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2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Torrey Pines Glideport is a haven of paragliders. Go to paraglide yourself or to watch the adventure in action.
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As a micro brewery, Manzanita Brewing Company offers visitors a tasting room where they can sample a wide selection of brews, from IPA to pale ale. In addition to year round ales, the brewery offers seasonal ales like pumpkin ale.
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9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA 92071
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Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve is a 190 acre park and campground with seven lakes located within. Dogs are not allowed but visitors can enjoy other activities like camping, fishing, picnics, bird watching, boating and biking.
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1905 N. Marshall Ave, Hangar 6, El Cajon, CA 92020
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Supported by volunteers, Air Group One - Commemorative Air Force Museum focuses on World War II and also includes exhibits featuring other wars. The museum offers artwork, photographs, uniforms, model aircraft, medals and patches.
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165 Denny Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
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Skate San Diego is a roller skating rink that offers open, public skating as well as roller hockey league play for both youth and adult players. The rink also hosts sprung hockey, and is home to the Tron Hosers team.
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Founded in 2005, San Diego Storm Baseball is a travel baseball organization that has multiple teams ranging from ages 9 to 17. The organization offers baseball clinics throughout the year.
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Situated on 1.4 acres, Wells Park Dog Park offers fields of grass and gravel used for canine recreation and exercise. The park provides drinking water, benches, dog waste bags, shade trees and a separate small dog area.